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July 28, 2005 - U.S. Voters Want Anti-Terror Funds Based On Need,
Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;
Security Measures Should Not Curb Civil Liberties

Federal anti-terrorism funds should be distributed based on need, going where the threat is
greatest, rather than by population, American voters say 64 - 29 percent in a Quinnipiac
University national poll released today. This is even though most Americans don't think
their community is likely to be attacked.

A total of 85 percent of American voters say it is "very likely" or "somewhat likely"
that there will be a terror attack somewhere in the U.S., "causing large numbers of lives to
be lost," the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds.

But only 39 percent of voters think an attack on their community is "very likely" or
"somewhat likely." A total of 85 percent of Americans believe they and their families are
"very safe" or "somewhat safe" from an attack similar to the bombings in London.

Only 7 percent of American voters have made any changes in their daily routine as a
result of the London bombings, while 92 percent are going on with their life as usual.
Eighteen percent say they are less likely to ride mass transit, with 63 percent who say they
still use mass transit and 17 percent who say they never ride mass transit anyway.

"Most Americans feel safe from a terrorist attack and believe such an attack will
happen 'somewhere else' in the U.S. - so send the anti-terror money where it's needed,"
said Maurice Carroll, Director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

"For almost every American, life goes on as usual."

American voters say 46 - 41 percent that the federal government has not provided
enough money and assistance to help emergency services in their local community deal
with terror.

Voters disapprove 49 - 46 percent of the way President George W. Bush is handling
terror.

"We want to be safe, but don't push us around, American voters are telling Uncle
Sam," Carroll said.

From July 21 - 25, Quinnipiac University surveyed 920 registered voters nationwide.
The survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.2 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and
nationwide as a public service and for research.

For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu or call (203) 582-5201

4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling
terrorism?

19. How likely do you think it is that in the near future there will be
a terrorist attack in your community causing large numbers of lives to be
lost? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all?

TREND: How likely do you think it is that in the near future there will be
a terrorist attack in your community causing large numbers of lives to be
lost? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all?
(* = All Adults)

20. How likely do you think it is that in the near future there will be
a terrorist attack in the United States causing large numbers of lives to
be lost? Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all?

TREND: How likely do you think it is that in the near future there will be a
terrorist attack in the United States causing large numbers of lives to be lost?
Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all.
(* = All Adults)

21. Now, thinking about yourself and your immediate family - How safe
do you think you and your immediate family are from attacks similar to
the ones that occurred in London this month - very safe, somewhat safe,
not very safe, or not safe at all?

24. Do you think the federal government has or has not provided enough
money and assistance to police, hospitals, and firefighters in your local
community to deal with the threat of terrorism in your community?

26. Which comes closer to your view?
(A) The government should take all steps necessary to prevent additional
acts of terrorism in the United States even if it means your basic civil
liberties would be violated.
(B) The government should take steps to prevent additional acts of
terrorism but not if those would violate your basic civil liberties.

TREND: Which comes closer to your view; (A) The government should take all
steps necessary to prevent additional acts of terrorism in the United States
even if it means your basic civil liberties would be violated, or (B) The
government should take steps to prevent additional acts of terrorism but not
if those would violate your basic civil liberties.